Weather conditions:
If it is actually pouring with rain, then the meeting won't happen, but if the weather is even reasonably okay, then I will be there.

My contact number until the evening of Friday 18th August is 01458 253027 and from 0700 on Saturday 19th is 07790 289879.

Details:
Ryewater Nursery is a very large reserve with a wide range of habitats, flowers and insects, all easily accessible. Originally a plant nursery, it has been turned into a nature reserve, with the emphasis on butterflies and dragonflies, and the range of habitats and plants is exceptionally rich.

How to get there:
Ryewater is at ST665106 (OS 1:50 000 sheet 194, Dorchester & Weymouth)

From the north – take the A352 Dorchester road south from Sherborne. After passing through the village of Longburton take the first left signposted Boyshill. Take the next left turn and after about ¼ mile turn right into Ryewater Nursery. There will be an ‘RPSNG’ sign with arrow.

From the south – take the A352 Sherborne road north from Dorchester. After passing through the village of Middlemarsh, go past the B3146 turning (on the right) and take the next right signposted Boyshill. Take the next left turn and after about ¼ mile turn right into Ryewater Nursery. There will be ‘RPSNG’ signs with arrows.

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